Chance Quote by Voltaire
“Chance is a word void of sense; nothing can exist without a cause.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Essays, 1764
Everything that exists must have a cause; randomness is unintelligible.
In simple terms: All events have causes.
Key Takeaway
Seek explanations, not randomness.
Themes
causality
philosophy
determinism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- science research
- legal reasoning
- personal decisions
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Metaphysics
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you make about randomness?
- How does causality shape responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may exhibit emergent behavior that resists simple cause‑effect mapping.
